My partner was previously been married when he was very young, just wondering if any one knew if we could get married in a Catholic Church - His previous marriage was a civil ceromany.
2007-06-27 01:15:14 · 17 answers · asked by katie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes, if the previous marriage is declared null.
All previous marriages, civil or religious, have to be dealt with before someone can be married in the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces.
Jesus said, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Mark 10:9)
However there may be hope of a declaration of nullity.
The term "annulment" is a misnomer because the Church does not undo or erase a marriage bond.
Rather the Church issues a declaration of nullity when it discovers that the parties were not truly joined by God and hence a full spiritual sacramental marriage as understood by the Church was not present.
Then the parties are free to marry for the first time.
Approach the appropriate person your in your parish who has been trained in the process. If you encounter difficulties, you may go directly to the diocese.
Be prayerful, honest and patient. It takes a while.
With love in Christ.
2007-06-27 16:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to get married in the Catholic Church, you will have to get an annulment for your first marriage, and possibly for your second as well. An annulment essentially states that the marriage was invalid; because of some impediment, it never actually occurred. The most common reasons for annulment are 1. At least one partner didn't fully and freely consent. 2. Someone wasn't mature enough to understand the full extent of what they were doing. 3. There was never intent to be faithful. 4. One or both partners did not intend to be open to children. 5. Canonical form was not followed. If, at the time of your marriage, your previous husband was hiding important information from you - a preexisting marriage, drug addiction, history of violence, etc. - that is grounds for annulment because you could not freely or fully consent without that information. If either of you was under 21 or so, you may be considered too young to fully understand the implications of what you were doing, and that is also grounds for annulment. If he was cheating on you at the time of your wedding or if you signed a prenuptial agreement, that indicates an intention not to have an exclusive, life-long union, and would be grounds for annulment. If he refused to have children or lied about his ability to have children, that is also grounds for annulment. Finally, if he was Catholic and you did not have your wedding in a church and with a priest (or special dispensation for an exception), then the marriage did not follow Church law, and that is grounds for annulment. (Incidentally, this is why it's important to marry your current fiancé in a Catholic church, so that it's a valid religious marriage.) Go find your fiancé's priest and talk with him about it. Some of these conditions may apply to your previous marriages, and if so he will be able to help identify them and get the paperwork started for you. Be warned, however, that it takes a while.
2016-05-17 08:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time you can't get married in a catholic church is when either or both parties have been married before in a catholic church. However, if you have been widowed then you can get married again in a catholic church. The only other time is if you have been married in a catholic church but have got an annulment from the church for valid reasons.
As the catholic church do not recognise civil marriages or cohabiting I would have thought they would welcome you with open arms.
2007-06-27 01:26:39 · answer #3 · answered by Nancy S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of experience, I can surely tell you that if neither one of you have been married according to the Roman Catholic Ritual, you can most definitely get married. The Church does not base it's laws on the laws of our country. Adultery is considered to be the act of being married before God and then disolving the marriage and taking on a new husband or wife in front of God therefor replaceing what God has already joined together as Holy. Good Luck to the both of you..and many years of happy and prosperous marriage to come!
2007-06-27 01:39:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am catholic and my first marriage was in a catholic church even though my husband had been married before. The reason it was allowed was he married a catholic in a civil ceremony and as such the catholic church did not recognise the marriage>
So as long as your husband to be or his first wife are catholic there should be no problem, but the priest did write to the bishop to obtain the necessary permission. This was just a matter of course though.
2007-06-27 01:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by Happymissus 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
IF the marriage was a "civil ceremony" the first time.. then it wasn't recognized by God.
Therefore.. in the eyes of God you have never been "Married".. you only committed adultery.
Yes, you can marry in the Catholic church then.
2007-06-27 13:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if you have an annulment.........akin to divorce.....but the Catholic church accept this for some reason best known to themselves. They have to meet some of the criteria specified for the breakdown of the marriage. At the end of the day I feel is not so different from divorce.
2007-06-27 01:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by eagledreams 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if the first marriage was not a religious ceremony and there were not children, there shouldn't be an issue. Let your preist know. However if it was a religious ceremony or there were children then you will need an anullment, which will involve the local Bishop and there are only certain criteria in which they will grant one. Infidelity.. being forced into marriage and a few others.
2007-06-27 01:26:17 · answer #8 · answered by Lost in Merryland 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i went out with a catholic boy before an he always said i couldn't get married in a catholic church cause i've got two kids, nor could i wear white and my kids were bas*ards cause i wasn't with their dad anymore. so you could tell what i said BYE BYE
2007-06-27 01:35:02 · answer #9 · answered by rachipino 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he would have to get his first marriage annulled, which is something the priest can help you with. they are many reasons for an annulment - and if he is not catholic he will have to go through classes and education first and convert to Catholicism.
2007-06-27 01:20:02 · answer #10 · answered by brandi 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋